Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Table of contents Instruction Manual Introduction 1.1. Features of ‘as easy as 123’ 1.2. Important information about self-measurement Important information on the subject of blood-pressure and its measurement 2.1. How does high/low blood-pressure arise? 2.2. Which values are normal? 2.3.
(Systole) the value is maximal (systolic blood-pressure value), at the end of the heart’s «rest Thanks to the large LCD display of ‘as easy as 123’, both operational status and cuff pressure are visible for period» (Diastole) minimal (diastolic blood-pressure value).
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Page 4 c) There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate between 3. The various components of the ‘as easy as 123’ the common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed to specific organic malfunctions.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 6 4. Putting the blood-pressure monitor into operation 4.3. Tube connection Insert the cuff tube into the opening provided on the 4.1. Inserting the batteries left side of the instrument, as shown in the diagram. After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries.
IB BP 3BXO-A 3804_4 16/9/04 13:24 Page 8 c) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff with the d) When the measurement has been concluded, a long peep closer. tone sounds. The measured systolic and diastolic blood- pressure values as well as the pulse frequency are now displayed.
The blood pressure values measured differ from • Record the daily development of the values and The ‘as easy as 123’ blood-pressure monitor is guaranteed for 2 years from date of purchase. This those measured by the doctor. consult your doctor about them.
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